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Diabetic Product XigaMet Loses to ZitaMet Under Heightened Pharma Trademark Scrutiny

On June 13, 2024, the Bombay High Court granted Glenmark an interim injunction against Gleck Pharma in a trademark dispute over “ZITA-MET” and “XIGAMET”. The court found that the similarities between the trademarks could confuse consumers, leading to potential health risks, and applied strict standards to prevent such confusion. Continue Reading Diabetic Product XigaMet Loses to ZitaMet Under Heightened Pharma Trademark Scrutiny

June 25, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 524Views 0Like

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Glaxo’s BETNESOL vs Zee’s BETNEVIN : Who do you BET on?

The Delhi High Court enforced a decree favoring Glaxo Group Limited against Mr. Rajiv Mukul, restraining the use of ‘BETNEVIN’ due to trademark infringement of ‘BETNESOL’. The Court upheld that infringement determination could be made in an execution petition to enforce the decree of injunction. Continue Reading Glaxo’s BETNESOL vs Zee’s BETNEVIN : Who do you BET on?

June 24, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 396Views 1Like

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INDIAN PATENT AND DESIGN STATISTICS 2024 (JUNE 7TH TO JUNE 14TH)

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 7th to 14th)

24th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (14th June 2024) features 1,461 patent publications, 728 grants, and 453 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 7th to 14th)

June 22, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patent & Design Statistics, Patents 0Comment 362Views 0Like

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Inventive Step Assessment: To be Anchored in Knowledge of a Person with Ordinary Skill on the Priority Date

The Delhi High Court overturned the patent refusal for Alimentary Health’s probiotic formulation, emphasizing the need for an objective analysis of inventive step under the Patents Act, 1970. The Court criticized the Patent Office’s decision and highlighted the importance of avoiding hindsight bias in evaluating patent applications. Continue Reading Inventive Step Assessment: To be Anchored in Knowledge of a Person with Ordinary Skill on the Priority Date

June 21, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 537Views 0Like

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The High Court of Bombay granted Pidilite an interim injunction against Astral for design infringement, protecting its unique container design.

Pidilite Contains Astral from infringing its Container Design

On June 13, 2024, the High Court of Bombay granted Pidilite Industries Limited an interim injunction against Astral Limited, protecting its registered container design. The Court found Astral’s design to be deceptively similar and upheld the novelty and distinctiveness of Pidilite’s design. Continue Reading Pidilite Contains Astral from infringing its Container Design

June 21, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property 0Comment 733Views 1Like

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The Bombay High Court issues an ad-interim injunction in Karan Johar's lawsuit, blocking a film's title that unlawfully exploits his name and celebrity status.

Court halts release of film exploiting Karan Johar’s celebrity status

On June 13, 2024, the Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim injunction in favor of Karan Johar, restraining Indiapride Advisory Pvt Ltd. from using his name and attributes in their film’s title, citing unlawful exploitation of his celebrity status and potential public confusion. Continue Reading Court halts release of film exploiting Karan Johar’s celebrity status

June 18, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Publicity Rights/ Celebrity Rights 0Comment 536Views 1Like

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Crocs croaks out its clone! Court Cancels ‘Crocksclub’ trademark

Crocs Inc. successfully filed a rectification petition to remove the trademark CROCKSCLUB, securing sole rights to the CROCS trademark in India. The court ruled in favor of Crocs Inc., highlighting the likelihood of confusion and risk of association with CROCS goods. Continue Reading Crocs croaks out its clone! Court Cancels ‘Crocksclub’ trademark

June 17, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 667Views 2Likes

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (May 31st to June 7th)

23rd issue of the Indian Patent Journal (7th June 2024) features 1,201 patent publications, 846 grants, and 1,011 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (May 31st to June 7th)

June 14, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patent & Design Statistics, Patents 0Comment 363Views 1Like

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Emami vs Unilever : Court says No “Glow” to Unilever’s “Handsome”

The Calcutta High Court ruled that while Emami could not establish trademark infringement, it succeeded in its passing off claim against Unilever’s ‘Glow and Handsome’. The court ordered Unilever to cease using the mark within a month, upholding Emami’s rights and protecting its brand reputation. Continue Reading Emami vs Unilever : Court says No “Glow” to Unilever’s “Handsome”

June 13, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 728Views 2Likes

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Let’s see who gets the ‘Zee’! Prem Biyani vs Zee Entertainment

The Madras High Court overturned the Trade Marks Registry’s decision to reject Prem Biyani’s trademark application for the mark “Zee” under Class 5, which was opposed by Zee Entertainment. The Court noted that Zee Entertainment’s mark, although well-known, was not registered under Class 5 and did not appear in isolation. The case has been remanded to the Trade Marks Registry for reconsideration. Continue Reading Let’s see who gets the ‘Zee’! Prem Biyani vs Zee Entertainment